Kawartha Lakes Farmfest offers a safe, family-friendly farm experience
Originally shared by Kawartha Lakes News
Kawartha Farmfest makes its annual return on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. The self-guided tour features nine sites including stops at four family farms. Health and safety protocols have been updated to allow for physical distancing and contact tracing through online registration.
Kawartha Farmfest is an opportunity for people to engage with area agricultural producers, and retailers in a fun, family friendly and safe way. It’s a chance for people to experience the fall harvest first hand while learning about the farms in the community. The participating host farms are graciously opening their doors to provide tours and answer questions about their operation. Kawartha Farmfest is both a celebration of agriculture and brings the community together in a hands-on experiential way.
“Supporting our agricultural partners has always been a priority and now more than ever, people are looking for ways to learn more about local food and farming,” said Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer – Agriculture. “Public Health is our priority and as such, protocols have been adopted to limit the number of people at each site and allow for contact tracing.”
Stops on the 2020 self-guided tour include:
Organicfest at O’Brienview Organic Farm – cows, ducks, chickens, pigs, vegetables, honey, lamb
Pigfest at Three Forks Farm – pigs, chickens, turkeys, vegetables
Woolfest at Mariposa Woolen Mill – wool processing mill, sheep, goats
Pumpkinfest at Stellmar Farm – pumpkins, corn maze, pumpkin bread, preserves, honey, crafts
Lindsay Farmers’ Market
Bobcaygeon Farmers’ Market
Kinmount Farmers’ Market
Kawartha Dairy Bobcaygeon – ice cream and dairy products
Kawartha Dairy Lindsay – ice cream and dairy products
Participants will select in advance which stops they wish to make and reserve their time while purchasing tickets; they can make as few or as many stops as they choose. Admission is $5 for adults and kids under 14 are free but must be registered for contact tracing purposes. Tickets are available online only by visiting KawarthaFarmfest.com.
